I'll Try

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Dec 3, 1912

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 39, No. 47.

You will? Well, that's a good resolve. Now keep it, little man; In everything you undertake, Just do the best you can. One never knows what he can do, Until he sets to work. If you should try and sometimes fail, 'Tis better than to shirk.

All honor to the earnest boy Who tries to do his best. A heart of principle may beat Beneath a time-worn vest. Not always does the outward man Reveal the hidden worth That goes to make up character, And forms the brave of earth.

The world has need of heroes who Will struggle for the truth; And you, my boy, may find a place; There's room for age and youth— Yes, always room for those who try To speed the glorious day When evil, overcome by good, Shall yield to right the sway.

"I'll try" has conquered many a time, And conquer yet it will; Tho hard the task and slow the work, The brave will struggle still. For God, whose word is ever sure, Directs the power of right; And those who look to Him for aid, Shall conquer through His might. —Selected.